Students engaged at Lara S.C.

We are in the process of developing a new policy as the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) has recently published new guidelines. You can see these guidelines on this DEECD site

There is also a parent/carer FAQ sheet that gives the background to the changes and improvements we are hoping to achieve. Follow this link to get to the Fact Sheet

We want to know what you think about the rights and responsiblities for the Lara Secondary College community that we have put forward in the draft policy. Please read the policy below and complete the Rights and Responsibilities Survey
Thanks for your input!

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Rights and Responsibilities
The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities (2006) outlines a vision of human rights for all Victorians. The charter affirms that all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights. While the charter demands equality for all, it also emphases the value of difference. The charter requires public authorities, including government schools and their employees to act compatibly with human rights and to consider them when making decisions and delivering services.

All members of Lara Secondary College community have a right to :

• Fully participate in an environment free of discriminatory behaviour – including racist, sexist, ability –based, class-based and homophobic forms of harassment, bullying , vilification, violence, intimidation, abuse and exclusion
• Be treated with respect and dignity
• Feel valued, safe and supported in an environment that encourages freedom of thought and expression.

All members of Lara Secondary College community have a responsibility to:

• Acknowledge their obligations under the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 and communicate these obligations to all members of the school community
• Participate and contribute to a learning environment that supports the learning of self and of others
• Ensure their actions and views do not impact on the health and well being of other members of the College community.

	RIGHTS
All students have the right to;	All staff have the right to ;	All parents have the right to;
Learn and socialise without interference or intimidations in a safe and secure environment Be treated with respect and fairness as individuals Expect a learning program that meets their individual needs	Expect to be able to work in an atmosphere of order and cooperation Use discretion in the application of rules and consequences Receive respect and support from the school community	Know that their children are in a safe, happy learning environment where they are treated fairly and with respect Expect a positive and supportive approach to their child’s learning Expect communication and participation in their child’s education and learning
	RESPONSIBILITIES
All students have a responsibility to ;	All staff have a responsibility to;	All parents have the responsibility to:
Be prepared to learn Explore their full potential Respect the rights of others	Build positive relationships with students as the basis for engagement and learning Use and manage the resources of the school to create stimulating, safe and meaningful learning Treat all members of the college community with respect, fairness and dignity	Build positive relationships with members of the school community Ensure students attend school and have the appropriate learning materials Promote respectful relationships